AML / KYC

New Zealand Authorities Launch New Anti-Scam Alliance

11/07/2025

The initiative establishes a formal structure for government agencies, banks, telcos, digital platforms, and consumer groups to share data about scams and shut them down in real-time.

AML / KYC

EU Adds Laos, Nepal to High-Risk AML List; Delists Philippines

10/07/2025

The European Parliament has endorsed changes to its high-risk country list, adding Laos and Nepal while removing the Philippines.

ESG / Sustainability

ACCC Authorises ASFI to Work on Sustainable Finance Initiatives

10/07/2025

The ACCC has allowed the ASFI to collaborate with industry participants on sustainable finance initiatives for five years.

Fintech / Regtech

RBA Announces Participants for Next Phase of Digital Money Experiments

10/07/2025

The RBA says 24 innovative use cases ranging from local fintechs to major banks have been conditionally selected for the next stage of Project Acacia.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Proposes Updates to Product Disclosure Statements Guidance

10/07/2025

The proposed updates aims to simplify and consolidate existing guidance, incorporate current regulatory approaches, and remove outdated references.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Lists Hong Kong's First Active ETF Cross-Listing

10/07/2025

The first active ETF cross-listing in Hong Kong is the first under a mutual recognition of funds scheme established with Ireland in May.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Launches 3rd Iteration of Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter

10/07/2025

The “Charter 3.0” establishes a collaborative framework for combatting financial frauds and scams that also includes tech firms and telecos.

Market Infrastructure

ACCC Proposes to Authorise Industry Collaboration on A2A Payments

08/07/2025

The ACCC is consulting on its proposal to authorise industry collaboration about future of Australia’s account-to-account payment infrastructure.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong's New Investor Visa Draws Over HKD 46 Billion in Pledged Capital

08/07/2025

The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted over 1,500 applicants, with plans to further enhance tax regimes for funds and family offices.